On this day next year, it will mark 30 years since *Days of Our Lives* introduced Kevin Spirtas as the manipulative Dr. Craig Wesley. Back then, neither viewers nor likely the actor himself could have imagined the direction the character’s story would eventually take. But in 2022, the soap revealed that Nancy’s husband is gay and had entered into a relationship with Leo Stark.
That romance, naturally, didn’t last—how often do Leo’s relationships ever survive? Even so, the revelation created an opportunity for a story daytime television has never truly explored. If *Days of Our Lives* were to bring Craig back now, viewers could watch him navigate the realities of coming out much later in life.
Better Late Than Never
Within gay culture, youth and physical beauty are often valued more highly than age and experience. So, although Spirtas remains every bit the handsome silver fox, Craig would likely struggle to find his place in this new chapter of his life. What could help him through that journey, naturally, is a trusted friend.
Marlena would be the perfect choice. While she will never truly stop mourning the loss of her beloved John, she has always been a survivor. She will continue moving forward and, eventually, begin embracing life again. Craig and Marlena could become one another’s wingpersons, helping each other weed out questionable romantic prospects while both attempt to open their hearts to love once more.
A New Beginning
The result could be a heartfelt and uplifting story about friendship, resilience and second chances—one that ultimately gives viewers not only two new romances, but also a memorable new friendship between Craig and Marlena to join the long list of iconic relationships in Salem.
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